At the patch at Ferry Hills a brilliant run of migration, which began the back end of last week. The  main highlights were:

Hawfinches

The site has established itself as a bit of a hotspot for migrant Hawfinch in the autumn. This is my third consecutive autumn with records here. A single bird flew through to the SW on the 27th and then the next day one was located feeding on the deck on Whitebeam berries. This was almost certainly a different bird as the bird on the first day flew straight through.

About the 15th Hawfinch I've had here, but the first I've managed to see perched 

Skua day September 29th.

My best day for skuas since I started watching here with a total of 45 Arctic Skua (most birds flying inland, the largest flock of 11), 3 Juv Long-tailed Skua (2 dark and 1 intermediate) heading inland with Arctic Skuas. 

Only 1 Pom (pale adult) but any day with a Pom is a good day, and 2 Bonxie. It wasn't only skuas though with other species including 151 Red-throated Diver heading inland.

Arctic Skuas moving overland.

More skuas and Kittiwakes October 1st

A brief but productive session before work saw two fine Ad Pom Skuas lingering offshore (dark and light with spoons) and a little gull heading inland with a flock of 150 Kittiwake. Also a merlin flew south over the Forth. Dave Heeley took over when I had to leave and added 5 Pom Skuas and more Kittiwakes heading inland to bring the morning total to 670.

Little Gull heading inland with Kitts.

Hen Harrier October 2nd

Just as I was walking off site, a lovely Juv Hen Harrier flew through low to the SW.